I was recently put on a furlough along with a lot of other employees. I'm not very sure whether this is acceptable being on a H-1B visa. I am trying hard to find opportunities outside but the situation hasn't helped. Does anyone know if being furloughed in this kind of situation cause any visa issues in future? I'm also looking for anyone who is willing to provide referrals for any analytics based roles anywhere in the US. Most of the recruitment is now frozen due to COVID-19. Appreciate any help and assistance in this time. Thanks and stay safe. #furlough #H-1B #referrals #layoffs
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That being said - from previous threads the consensus seems to be furloughed == laid off for H1-B status purposes.
Best of luck! Sorry youre in this situation π
When I was on visa , the immigration firm indicated that there is a minimum
Amount that I need to be paid.
It canβt be lower than a certain $ , otherwise itβs a problem
That said, you should definitely consult with a lawyer for such a sensitive issue (costs about $100)
If this lasts for 2 months you have 2months + 60 days (in case they don't need your services)
Another tip, reach out to smaller companies (LI) the C-level will work, explain your situation, tell them you are happy to work for a minimum of 12 month for $X and you can have a convo after that period (i am talking 100s in inmails, not 3 or 4 messages)
That's how many of my friends got through the .com crash, and the window was brutal back then (shorter and the transfer was a nightmare)
Good luck.....you got this if you have the right attitude, time to hustle.
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